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War, WV

War, WV.

Population: 1,193 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$32,849
1-year appreciation
-15.1%
3-year appreciation
-8.1%
5-year appreciation
-19.9%
All-time peak (2022-02)
$48,010
House Price Index
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in
Annual snowfall
17.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (39 mi)
Nearest airport
Kee Field (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-97 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
70.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,390
Average weekly wage
$1,143
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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